Hiring employees for cultural fit is something we know plenty about. It is in our DNA. As we advise our clients, when you hire for both job fit and cultural fit you get employees who integrate quickly into their role, are happier, tend to stay longer, and contribute more. Culture is the personality of your…
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Feeling a little confused about where you’re going in your career? Love your job but feel like you’re lacking direction? It might be time to revisit your career options goal. Even if you have started your working life with a firm career plan – it’s easy to get lost in the noise of the day…
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In much the same way an organisation has a lifecycle so too does an employee. Understanding the employee lifecycle helps you to foster an employee experience that leads to longevity, success, and high employee engagement. The lifecycle model determines the path for every employee within your business. There are six stages to consider. 1. Attraction…
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Online interviews are here to stay and just like an in-person interview – preparation and practice is the key to success. Whether you have welcomed the age of remote working or are camera shy, we’ve got you covered with our five tips to nail a virtual interview. 1. Prepare and test your setup There is…
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Identifying your company values is critical to the success of your business, your brand, and your people. The company values you choose to operate by are the foundation from which all else is built. How do you go about identifying and defining the most suitable values for your company? We’ve put together a list of…
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It’s a surprisingly common phenomena amongst jobseekers to ghost an interview; people don’t turn up for whatever reason or simply forget they had an appointment. Changes over the past few years with the Covid 19 pandemic have made it easier to ghost an interview as our world becomes more virtual and less ‘in person.’ But…
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Work place trust is an essential element to business success. When we feel trusted, we’re more likely to give more of ourselves and to feel a sense of loyalty and connectedness. Trust goes both ways. Employees want to trust that the business owner is doing the right thing by them, and the owner wants to…
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A good induction experience is important for both the business and new recruits. It helps the new recruits integrate quickly into the company by learning about the company’s culture and all the processes and procedures within the organisation. It also helps a new employee feel valued and respected and reinforces that they have made the…
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The unicorn candidate. Elusive in nature yet much sought after by employers. Touted as being able to bring many skills to the table and manage multiple positions or projects, these rare creatures are hard to find and hard to win. In today’s tight post pandemic recruitment market, searching for unicorns is a strategy that’s unlikely…
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You’ve found your dream job, invested hours on your application and made it to an interview. You’re feeling positive about the way the interview is going until the end when you’re asked if you have any questions. Your mind goes blank. Whether you forgot to prepare or feel like your interview questions have already been…
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